Beyonce is unarguably one of the most famous and talented singers in the world. With a mountain of Grammy wins, concert tours that gross half a billion dollars, and memorable music videos like “Single Ladies”, Beyonce is an absolute tour de force in the music world. But beyond her musical accolades, the singer has also starred in nine films throughout her career. From comedies like Austin Powers in Goldmember to thrillers like Obsessed and even animated family films like Epic, Beyonce proves that her acting talents are just as powerful and diverse as her music career.
In 2006, Beyonce even earned herself a Golden Globe nomination for her iconic role in the musical Dreamgirls. The movie later went on to win the Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy as well. If you’re looking to check out Beyonce’s filmography, here’s all nine of her movies, ranked.
How did we rank this list?
The movies featured on this list are all nine of Beyonce’s acting credits, so it doesn’t include the numerous documentaries, concert films, and extended music videos she’s appeared in. It’s ranked by how strong Beyonce’s performance was in each film combined with how enjoyable that movie is to watch.
Dreamgirls ranked #1 on the list because Beyonce combined both her acting and musical talents, singing hit songs from the Broadway show and proving that she could ace dramatic and complex roles. Also ranking high on the list is Austin Powers in Goldmember. While the movie might not show off Beyonce’s talents the way Dreamgirls did, it’s an incredibly fun and funny movie, and Beyonce’s kick-ass portrayal of Foxxy Cleopatra made a great co-lead to the International Man of Mystery.
This list is ranked based on a combination of the strength of Beyonce’s roles and how enjoyable the movies are to watch. The good news is that Beyonce has never been in a bad movie, so you can’t go wrong with any entry on the list. Whether you want a fun, pulpy suspense film like Obsessed, or a powerful biopic like Cadillac Records, check out all of Beyonce’s roles below, ranked in order.
